This video explores the complex reasons behind Oakland's deterioration, from its weakening economy and high crime rates to a severe homelessness crisis and skyrocketing living costs.

Since its narrow passage in 1988, Proposition 103 has set the rules for insurers doing business in California, requiring an ...

After years of soaring rents and home prices and an enduring homelessness crisis, California is finally creating a state ...

The restructuring aims to bring more focused attention to housing challenges by separating those responsibilities into their ...

New report from the University of California, San Francisco paints stark picture of homelessness and the housing crisis in California.

Despite the efforts of state and federal authorities, homelessness keeps getting worse, especially in the West and the ...

The costs for most new water supplies are steep, since we have already build water infrastructure at most of California’s least expensive and higher yield locations.

Los Angeles has seen a 17.5% reduction in street homelessness in the past year, with the city's Inside Safe initiative and other efforts being credited for the progress, but advocacy groups caution ...

Homelessness declined last year in Hollywood and Venice, but not Skid Row, new Rand study finds A person sits on the curb amidst tents and belongings at a homeless encampment on the sidewalk in ...

As chair of the Assembly budget subcommittee dealing with public safety, I was proud that we were able to maintain $100 million for Victims of Crime Act funding and add $10 million in support for ...

The California Legislature’s budget eliminates funding that helps run homeless shelters throughout the state. Sacramento’s mayor predicts problems.